image One of the things I miss when using my laptop Macs in actual hands-on laptop mode, as opposed to with the external keyboard I use at my normal workstation, is a Forward Delete key. It's something I've gotten used to having, and it's an annoyance not to have it available. However, there are ways....

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image It's arguable that Apple has never done better in the market competitively, but there are still a few holes in its lineup that need plugging, such as a mid-range desktop and a "netbook." Nevertheless, a 10 percent plus share and beyond now seems easily within Apple's reach, even in a bad economy
Friday, July 25, 2008

Scanning Times Two: DEVONthink Pro Office 1.5.35

image DEVONtechnologies, LLC releases free updates for all editions of its information manager DEVONthink as well as for the intelligent note-keeper DEVONnote re-introducing Image-Capture-based scan support and other new features. DEVONthink Pro Office 1.5.3 users now have the choice between the built-in scan function and ExactScan Capture allowing them to connect to both Image Capture compliant scanners and via TWAIN drivers


Village Tronics ViDock Gfx Assists Artist Jeremy Sutton in Lectures and Workshops4

image ViDock Gfx is the ultimate graphics expansion for notebook computers taking advantage of the powerful ExpressCard expansion slot of modern systems, enabling additional displays to connect to your laptop portable computer. ViDock Gfx brings uncompromised desktop class speed and quality video to notebook computers


David Pogue’s iPhone: The Missing Manual Ebook Available5

image New from O'Reilly The Ebook Is Here! Everything You Want to Know about the iPhone 3G


FarFinder v1.1 Access your Mac’s files from Any Computer or iPhone5

image FarFinder lets you access files on your Mac from any computer or iPhone anywhere you happen to be



Thunderbird 2.0.0.16 Email Client Released1332

image Mozilla.org updates its full-featured alternative to Mail, Eudora, and Entourage. Thunderbird is a modern email application with the features users have come to expect in their email software.


ThinkMac Software announces iKanji 1.0 Japanese Character Learning5

ThinkMac Software announces iKanji 1.0, a brand new application for learning Japanese kanji characters on the Mac. Featuring over 2000 of the most common kanji and nearly 20,000 example words, iKanji is an invaluable tool for anyone learning Japanese. iKanji has an intuitive, friendly interface and takes advantage of Core Animation to provide an engaging experience


Jumsoft Team Releases Money 3.0 Personal Finance4

The Jumsoft team has just released Money 3, their financial application for personal or small-business accounting for Mac OS X. Money 3 helps people manage their finances effortlessly, providing users with everything they need to create, manage, and develop their budget, accounts, reports, invoices, inventory list, portfolio, and much more. Version 3 features more than just a new interface, useful inventory list, budget plan, upgraded reports, and stylish invoices


NSObjects releases Calories 1.1 for Mac OS X Leopard5

NSObjects announces Calories 1.1, an update to their nutrition tracking and analysis utility for Mac OS X. Targeted at casual users, Calories is a perfect compliment to body building, fitness and other sports. Focused on ease-of-use, users may select foods from the applications database and add them to breakfast, lunch, dinner or snacking categories. Calories then calculates and displays the total consumption of calories, carbs, fat and proteins for the whole day, or for one of the categories



Thursday, July 24, 2008

Forward Delete Key On Apple Notebooks - OS X Odyssey 97513

image One of the things I miss when using my laptop Macs in actual hands-on laptop mode, as opposed to with the external keyboard I use at my normal workstation, is a Forward Delete key. It's something I've gotten used to having, and it's an annoyance not to have it available. However, there are ways....


Applelinks Tech Web Reader - Thursday, July 24, 200812

• Ubuntu Man Challenges Open Source To Out-pretty Apple
• Shuttleworth: Make Desktop Linux Better than Apple
• Ubuntu's Shuttleworth wants Linux to "out-pretty" Apple desktop
• Talk of Chief's Health Weighs on Apple's Share Price
• Time to Stand Up for Steve Jobs
• Spotlight On Apple Chief's Health
• 6 Reasons Why Steve Jobs' Health Is Not A 'Private Matter'
• Apple May Be Moving The Macbook To Sub-$1000 Territory
• Rumor: Apple to Launch MacBook touch?
• A Mac tablet? Not Just Yes, But 'Heck Yes'
• A Mac tablet? Not just no, but 'heck no'
• Second firm tests Apple's legal resolve with Mac OS X-ready PCs
• Why Apple and China are Simply Incompatible
• On Keyboards
• Toward a Better Computer Keyboard
• Malware Authors Take Aim At Growing Number Of Macs
• Why the iPod touch is still a viable product in Canada
• The Mac Night Owl: The MobileMe Wrecking Ball


Applelinks iPhone News Reader - Thursday, July 24, 200814

• Tangible Keyboard For iPhone In The Works
• AT&T developing voice-controlled iPhone apps
• Dow Jones Allows iPhones with Limited Support
• Apple: Dow Jones OKs iPhone Use; Support Limited
• Apple's iPhone Contracts Leave Developers Speechless
• AT&T Delivers Solid Second-Quarter Results Highlighted by Strong Wireless Growth, Double-Digit Increase in IP Data


Wednesday, July 23, 2008

Bling! It 1.0.7 Image Enhancement Program For Web Auctions Released19

image Bling! It is specifically-focused image enhancement program that gives you the power to easily create professional-looking image layouts of items or products for publishing on the Web or on online auction sites like eBay and Craigslist



Vista Adoption Stymied Despite Service Pack 125

New Survey Finds Apple Benefits From "Vista Avoidance" as Heterogeneous Environments Become Increasingly Common


Top Athletes Win with Gilty Couture before ESPY Awards16

image Gilty Couture Honored Top Players in Their Field with Its Luxurious Collection of Accoutrements for the Apple iPhone 3G and iPod before the ESPY Awards at the Playboy Mansion


Gadget Wrap Launches Nano Case Value Pak for iPod Nano12

image Gadget Wrap has announced the release of the Nano Case Value Pak, the next product in its new line of high quality, superior product offerings. Designed for today's busy on-the-go lifestyle, the Nano Case Value Pak is constructed from durable silicone to ensure it provides exceptional protection, a tailor-made fit, and lots of extra goodies


Yougetitback.com Launches in North America; Offers Protection for Lost or Stolen Phones, Laptops17

'Mobile Superhero' is first comprehensive, peace-of-mind solution to help people quickly resolve loss or theft of electronic devices



Houdah Software Releases HoudahSpot 2.217

Houdah Software announces the release of HoudahSpot 2.2, their popular search utility for Mac OS X Leopard. HoudahSpot 2.2 revamps the BlitzSearch feature. BlitzSearch combines the simplicity of Spotlight with the power of HoudahSpot. Additionally HoudahSpot 2.2 improves AppleScript support as well as integration with third party tools PathFinder, LaunchBar and QuickSilver. This is a recommended update for all Leopard users


WebIS introduces Note2Self 1.0 for iPhone16

WebIS introduces Note2Self 1.0, their simple and easy-to-use audio recorder for Apple iPhone. Designed from the ground up to take advantage of the iPhone's unique abilities and interface, Note2Self is an incredibly simple application to keep track of task items via the email inbox. It allows anyone to quickly record a voice note, save it in a Saved Notes list and automatically send it to any email address, all without pushing a single button. Instant, hands free voice mail


FontXChange for Macintosh Version 1.5.018

FontXChange can easily convert fonts to OpenType (PS), PostScript Type 1, and TrueType for both Macintosh or Windows


washingtonpost.com Launches First iPhone Native Application17

City Guide app provides on-the-go info for D.C.-area hot spots - GPS-enabled search plus reviews on restaurants, bars & clubs